Mariners hope to bounce back after a loss to Campolindo | High school football
APTOS—A late turnover for the Aptos High football team led to a heart-breaking defeat in last week’s home opener against Campolindo High.
For senior running back Caden Prichard, the Mariners’ 30-22 loss left a bad taste in their mouths.
“I don’t think we played a great...
‘Catz’s magical season over following loss to Alisal in CCS play-in match | Boys’ volleyball
Correction: A previous version of this story said the Watsonville boys' volleyball team last won a league championship in 2016, which is not true. Watsonville won a league championship in 2022.
The historical run for the Watsonville boys’ volleyball team came to a crushing end...
Watsonville scores pair of second-half TDs to beat Pacific Grove | High school football roundup
Watsonville junior quarterback Edwin Cornejo found his way running into the end zone late in the fourth quarter, and the Wildcatz rallied back from a 10-point deficit to beat Pacific Grove, 24-20, in a non-league thriller Friday night.
“Kudos to Pacific Grove,” Watsonville head coach...
Stifling defense leads ‘Catz to victory over MVC | Prep football
Going into last week’s league-opener, the focal point for Watsonville junior lineman Luis Marquez was to contain Monte Vista Christian’s passing attack.
It was the same attack that saw Mustangs quarterback Dominic Pierini set Santa Cruz County records against the Wildcatz in last season’s meeting.
On...
Photos: Apple City Jamboree | HS football
The Apple City Jamboree was back in action for first time in two years after the football event was canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hundreds of fans filled the stands at Watsonville High to cheer for the host Wildcatz, Monte...
‘Catz lose tough battle against Whitney in NorCal D-I final | Boys soccer
ROCKLIN—For a minute, it almost felt like Watsonville High senior center back Lombardo Flores was on the verge of orchestrating a miraculous comeback for the boys’ soccer team Saturday.
He scored a late goal in the California Interscholastic Federation Northern California Regionals Division I title...
St. Francis’ Aquino named Pajaronian Male Athlete of the Year
WATSONVILLE—It was a memorable campaign for St. Francis High alumnus Saul Noel Aquino who closed out his senior year as a champion, while also earning a couple of accolades along the way.
The standout student-athlete was named the Most Valuable Player in the Pacific Coast...
Mariners bounce back and rise in the SCCAL | Boys soccer
APTOS—No matter how much a team prepares, speed bumps can hinder a season in the blink of an eye.
For the Aptos High boys’ soccer team, their ability to endure and overcome these speed bumps has contributed to their success. From injuries and Covid-19 protocols,...
‘Catz retain Belgard Kup following a strong defensive performance against Pajaro Valley | Prep football
Watsonville senior Adan Magaña had never lost to longtime rival Pajaro Valley prior to last week’s anticipated meeting between both teams.
The standout linebacker made sure it would stay that way.
Magaña was a menace on the field for a defensive unit that played lights-out, including...
‘Catz players earn All-PCAL first-team honors for outstanding efforts on the court | Girls basketball
Watsonville High juniors Xitlali Montesino and Kaylani Trout-Lacy gained some notoriety this season in the Pacific Coast Athletic League’s Mission Division.
The coaches within the league recognized their outstanding efforts on the basketball court by honoring the Wildcatz standouts as members of this year’s all-league...
Team White records shutout to win Central Coast Football All-Star game...
The 40th Annual Central Coast High School All-Star Football Game was a one-sided affair as Team White crushed Team Black, 42-0, at Rabobank Stadium...
